Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Below is useful information about a popular cosmetic body procedure called a tummy tuck offered by Gregory J. Liebscher, MD, FACS in Colorado Springs, CO:

Abdominoplasty or what is also known as a tummy tuck, is a procedure that is performed in order to reshape and minimize the body’s torso. During the procedure, a board-certified physician will make an incision from one hipbone to the patient’s other hipbone. By doing this procedure, the surgeon is able to remove any fat or skin that isn’t necessary and can even tighten the abdominal muscles. Tummy tucks are becoming more and more popular as they tend to deliver excellent results, and reduce many unsightly flaws of the abdomen.

Some patients only like get a little bit of work done on their midsection, and in this case, it is considered an abdominoplasty or “mini tummy tuck.” This procedure is done by removing the fat that is below the belly button, instead of both above and below.

Dr. Greg Liebscher performs tummy tucks on both men and women. Fortunately, tummy tucks are safer than ever, deliver great results and can really boost one’s self confidence. Patients should feel welcome to contact Dr. Liebscher for any procedure they would like to consider. In order for a patient to receive the best care and for the surgery to go as smooth as possible, a patient must find a trustworthy physician.

VIDEO: Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Information

In this video, Dr. Greg Liebscher explains what to expect during your tummy tuck procedure along with risks and expected outcomes:

Tummy Tuck Colorado Springs(music) Tummy tuck is a very generic term used by the lay people to cover a broad range of procedures, anywhere from just a little bit of extra skin tightening on the abdomen, all the way to a full-blown body lift. But, in general, what you’re talking about is the removal of the skin, some fat and then the tightening of muscles that typically have been stretched out from childbirth. For a plastic surgeon, that’s what a general tummy tuck/abdominoplastie would really be. Most of the time that’s combined with some liposuction in some extra areas but it usually involves the repair of the damage done for childbirth. Tummy tucks are a very real surgical procedure. It’s probably as big of a procedure that any plastic surgeon does in terms of recovery and what the patient has to go through. You’re talking about a good 2 weeks of recovery – probably not feeling normal until you’re about 6 weeks out from it. So, discomfort would be the first issue. Then, the scars are pretty good scars – a scar that goes all the way across the lower abdomen – basically covered by the underwear, but the patient needs to see photos of what that scar really is. Then, you get into the more generic things of just the risk of surgery, of infection, bleeding, and numbness down in those areas. One of the things we spend a lot of time with and have to take extra precautions on abdominoplasties is blood clots in the legs and the pelvis. It is very important for the patients to get up and get moving right away after abdominoplasties because the risks of blood clots, pulmonary emboli is higher in abdominoplasties than in just about any other cosmetic surgery we do. Adominoplasties, even though they’re a big procedure to go through are one of the most well-tolerated and has some of the most satisfied patients we have because you’re basically taking an abdomen that’s been completely undone by pregnancies and giving them back a relatively flat, taught abdomen that will then respond to exercise. So it’s great for the the women that says, “I’ve done a thousand sit-ups a day and no matter what I do, I still have my little pooch down below my belly button.” You tighten those muscles back up and now they can do their sit-ups and they really see a dramatic improvement from those sit-ups. In general, it is a very well accepted procedure. (music) (music) (music)

Patient testimonial

“My wonderful husband was always kind to reassure me that this never bothered him, it bothered me and that brought me to my tummy tuck! So with the best plastic surgeon in Colorado Springs Dr. Liebscher on my side my dream has finally come true!” – Trish

Watch the video animation for the mini tummy tuck procedure

Watch the video animation for the full tummy tuck procedure

Understanding safety:

It is highly recommended that anyone looking to get a cosmetic procedure done consults with their physician beforehand. As always, there are risks for any procedure. Scheduling a consultation is important because it allows patients to address any concerns they may have, and it can make a great time to talk about the preparation needed and after-care requirements that are recommended. Safety should be every patient’s primary concern, as safety helps deliver the best results, fastest recovery period and easiest procedure.